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G4 YFF

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,711 mi
Last recorded116,711 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 YFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2018 116,711 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Indicator switch inoperative Stork Not Operating (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Shoulder Worn. 205/55V16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 113,407 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight movement in both front upper top mounts

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower wish bone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 102,487 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 102,483 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 91,336 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 88,755 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 81,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 81,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 71,762 miles

Exhaust middle mounting fractured.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 66,457 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 66,457 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f inner arch trim insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,639 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 42,686 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,728 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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G4 YFF is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 82,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G4 YFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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G4 YFF is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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